◦ About Zane's
Meet the Board
Zane's Inc. is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors serving individuals with special needs across Northeast Ohio.
Founder, CFO & Board Member
Stacy S. Youssef
Business Manager for American Testing Technologies and a retired teacher. She became a Zane's Inc. Board Member because she wanted to be part of a meaningful group that could affect change for the special needs population. She believes parents are the most important members of the team.
"I was thrust into the special needs world by chance, but embraced it by choice."
President, Advocate & Board Member
Karen Prokop
Special Education Advocate and Consultant. Karen became a Board Member to be part of an organization that truly cares about making a difference in the lives of those with special needs and their families.
"Being a parent of a child with disabilities has developed my passion to help other families by being empathetic and supportive of their needs."
Vice President & Board Member
Andy DelSignore
Director of Field Services at the Swagelok Company. Andy became a Zane's Inc. Board Member to pay it forward for those that helped his family when they needed it.
"Those with special needs deserve to have a voice, and I hope to play a small part to help them have a platform to have their voice heard."
Board Member & Financial Officer
Deb Anzelc
CPA, CFP, and President of Anzelc & Associates, Inc. Deb joined the Board believing her past Foundation experience could be an asset to the organization.
"My entire family believes in helping others and I have a desire to give back to those underserved and misunderstood in the special needs community."
Board Member & Legal Counsel
Trey Bennett
Attorney at Stark & Knoll in Fairlawn, Ohio, and chairperson of their Estate Planning & Probate Practice Group. Trey joined due to his practice's emphasis on special needs planning for individuals and families.
"Working with individuals with special needs allows families to have peace of mind that their loved ones will be taken care of when they can no longer do so themselves."
Board Member & Media Specialist
Allie Latham
Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst. Allie became a Board Member because she wanted to assist families in finding the services, educational opportunities, and providers their child needs to be successful.
"I have a sense of understanding of how hard life can be for families with a child with special needs. They need someone in their corner to help support and guide them."
Board Member
Amy Garrett
Head of Information Services at Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library. With a degree in Education and a career working with nonprofits, Zane's provides her an opportunity to apply her knowledge in a positive way.
"I am amazed by the struggles that individuals with special needs face daily - things many of us take for granted. I want to assist them in any way that I can."
Secretary & Board Member
Zach Youssef
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Manager at Huntington Bank. Zach joined to give back to individuals affected by disabilities and bring greater awareness to the challenges they face. His Master's thesis focused on housing solutions for individuals with disabilities.
"As I have a younger brother with autism, I'm familiar with the challenges these individuals and families face in everyday life."
Board Member
Tramain Little
Job Coach in Summit County with 15 years of experience, also covering Portage, Stark, Wayne, and Medina Counties. He has experience working with county boards, Ohioans with Disabilities, and The Akron Urban League.
"I do the work I do because of the joy it brings me. Seeing how proud a person served is when they reach a goal keeps me going."
Board Member
Melissa Frangos
Attorney at the Summit Legal Defenders Office focusing on Juvenile Delinquency. Melissa joined to apply her personal and professional experience assisting individuals with special needs to support local families.
"Having grown up with an autistic brother, I saw firsthand how life-changing the right support can be for disabled individuals and their families."
Board Member
Mary Margaret Bell
Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Mary Margaret joined the board because she is passionate about helping families access quality, meaningful services that support long-term success. True progress happens when families feel supported, connected, and empowered in their everyday lives.
"I value community collaboration and want to use my clinical experience to help strengthen resources, advocate for families, and contribute to programs that make a lasting impact beyond direct therapy services."
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